ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
Ther. is not a corner of the earth why Ireland's eous and.} daughters are to be found that will not be the scene of much em- thusiasm to-lay, the anniversary of the Patron Saint of Ireland,! even though, ne in Hongkong. there will, in rosny places be no organised celelations in honour of the historic occasion. To-day Irishmen and women, of winte ever creed, will don, if it is obtain- "able, the shamrock, and those in far distant lands will permit their thoughts to wander to the towering hills of the north, the green plains of the midlands and the South, and to the beetling: cliffs of the wild coast of the rugged West of the old country. Before the
oyee of
many
who feast sumptuously at the caravanserai of London, New York, Sydney, Montreal, and the principal towns in the Home Provinces and Colonial cities, will loom the hallowed picture of turf fires burning neath the roofs of thatch in which so many of them first saw the light of day -the thatched homes of honoured and respected parents, who have toiled and span in days gone by for sons and daughters destined to spend most of their days far from the hearths of their homes. Some have amassed, and others are amassing, fortunes in strange and foreign lands; some are struggling to keep at bay the wolf of adversity; others are serving their King in our Army. and Navy, all Irishmen, what- over walk in life is their
lot, or whatever calling they
follow. To-day they look
!
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPU, TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1914,
SPECIAL CABLES.
SEARCHING FOR REBELS
PROTEST AGAINST DETENTION OF A JAPANESE. (special Pacific Service to the Telegraph-Reuter)
Shanghai. Receiver March 17:
Reater's Peking correspondent states that the Japanese Legation has complained verbally to the Waichinopa re- garding the ro inn of the police in arresting an alleged Chinese rebel in the componad of the Shuntien Shih Pưo newspaper, also searobing the house of a J accountant employed by the paper, where the Chinese -was-staying,-and-alan arresting the accountant and de-
taining him for over 24 hours.
It is reported that eleven revolvers and a quantity of ammunition were found in the house,
The Shuntien Shih Pao is omped and edited by
Гарацово.
WANTED IN PEKING."
Shanghai. Received March 17.
It is r ported that President Yuan Shib-kai has tole- graphed to the Tatub of Kwanglong and also Maan Liang, Commander-in-Chief of Kansu, to come to Peking,
DR. AND MRS. MORRISON
Shanghai. Received March 17. Reulera Poking correspondent states that Dr. and Mrs. Morrison left for Shanghai yesterday morning. Mrs. Morrison is going Home, and Dr. Morrison will return after reaching Hongkong.
BRIGANDAGE IN CHINA.
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE,
Shanghai, Received March 17. ** Router's correspondent at Hankow states that the missionaria are investigating the ravages caused by briganda at Lacbokow. They telegraph that in the fighting 1,500 were killed an 1·4,000 wounded.
on a picture none too bright. SHANGHAI COLLISION. Their country is a
scene of
political turmoil and strife, yet
they live on and hope, their
prayers on this festive occasion Details of the Sinking of the
being that penos and goodwill will shortly and speedily be re- stored to that great and glorious land, that nation of soldiers and fighters who have won so mang honours for England, King and "Country, in overy part of the globe on which, we find the rod mark of British possession.
A thousand hands will oross the seas, and a thousand bid them welcome; the Irish pulse will best as though governed by one great heart-all will be
Hokusel Maru.
Shanghai.
:
PRETTY WEDDING.
Mr. K. S, Morrison-Miss P. M. More.
A pretty wedding was solemnis- ed yesterday afternoon at St. John's Cathedral, when Mies As was reported by special wire Phyllis Muriel More, daughter of to the Telegraph, a serious collis the late Mr. Andrew More, and inn,reaulting in the sinking of the Ms. More, of "Lauristen," Bowen Japanese steamer Hokusei Maru Road, was married to Mr Kenneth and damage to A well-known Sinclair Morrison, son of the late British vessel, the P. and O. 8. Mr. John Morrison, of Manchester. Oriental, took place early on the The bridegroom is connected with morning of the 9th inst. in the the firm of Messrs. Bradley and Astres Channel,
Co., Hongkong. The Cathedral, Happily there was no loss of life. which was specially decorated for brothers on this occasion, which into the cause of the collision. ticularly charming sight, with Pending an official inquiry the occasion, presented a par- time cannot wither nor custom the officers and others connected arches of palms up the centre aisle etale. All Irishmen in Hongwith the two beats are reticent and a profusion of white flowers kong join in the hope that about expressing any opinion, and greenery in the Chancel. the differences at Home will soon be amicably satiled, and that says the China Press. It is inter- The service, which was choral, when the time comes round for esting to note, however, that was conducted by the Rov: V.H. the next celebration of St. several experts who saw the C. Moyle, Chaplain to the Cath
acoident and others who have edral, Mr. J.W. White, assistant Patrick's Day, the clouds and leaden sky of trial will have lifted been able to get at the actual organist, presiding at the organ facts, are again inalining to the from the evergreen Isle, and a unity too difficult to sever will suction theory. be the proud possession of the sone of Erin.
ANOTHER DAIRY FARM
OUTRAGE.
The bride was given away by Mr. Owen Hughes and she wore a lovely gown of ivory moire, trimmed with silver lace and pearls, while her full court train was decorated with lover's kunts and orange blossom. The veil fell from a cluster of the same flowers on the head.
This come into prominence when the Olympia met with the most serious of her accidents and, formed the subject of a long cou- troversy between shipa' officers and marine engineers. Some hold that there is a sort of magnetic attraction between large modern
The bridesmaids, Misses Bryd. ships, or at least the suction got and Kathleen Phelips and when they are passing is so great Miss Alwen Owen Hughes, wore that, except nader very favourable prettily attired in peach pink circumstances, it is extremely satin, cream fiohus and black difficult for captains to hold on velvet sashes. the exact course desired.
Mr. F., Bavington acted' as "best man.".
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Another outrage is repor'e from the premises of the Dairy Farm. Mr. Stevenson assistant manager of the Dairy Farm, has complained to the police that on Danger Worse in Whangpoo March 15 some persona entered
Local people who follow this After the service a reception Pigety No. 14 during the night line point out how much greater was held at Lauriston," where and killed two pigs and seriously the danger would be where there the happy couple were the injured a third. The damage is such a strong tide as that of recipients of many congratulat done was about $18. It appears the Whangpoo. However, those ions. The honeymoon is being that the police were watching the principally concerned in the spent at Taipo. promises that evening, when they accident, as already stated, heard squealing. They left the spot prefer for the moment to with- where they were stationed end hold their opinions. saw Ave Chinese Chase was
Smart Life-Saving Work, The Oriental, ecoing that the Hokusei Maru was, about to sink, lowered her boats, and proceeded to the side of the other vessel..
The facts as known are as fol- given and two of them were cap-lows. The Oriental, which trades tared, but on representations between Japan ports and Shang being made to the police that the hai, began her voyage up river With the assistance of a number men caught were there for the about 7 m. on the 9th. inst. of sampans, which were in the
Hokusai purpose of watching the animals, the
Maru,
a vicinity. all the crew of the they were released.
Japanese steamer carrying a fall Japanese steamer were saved, The police are prosecuting cargo of coal, consigned to Massta. and the captain even had this enquiries in connection with the Moller Bros. also proceeding up to remove his papere. matter,. This is the third case of stream at the same time. Neither A few minutes after
tho
a similar kind that has been vessel had a pilot on board. rescue of the crow, the Ho- reported recently.
When nearing the Shanghai kusei Mara sank, fortunately end of the Astrea Cheanel, the just clear of the fairway Hokusai Mara being slightly The ship is completely submer ahead of the Oriental, the two god from the poop up to the steamers drew too close together, bridgo, nothing being visible and it was seen that a collision except her bow, faunel, and After a report of the collision speed aatorn. The Oriental had been made the Harbour Mus- orashed into the side ter despatched officials to the W. G. Copa; A. J. Stalker and of the Hokusai Mara, about scens of the disaster, who arrang- A. T. Hamilton; R. C. Barlow, amidships, tearing
The Shield Replay. The Hongkong F.O. and H.M.. Hampshire are to decide their replayer semi-final in the Shiell Competition on the Club ground at 4.30 p.m. to-morrow. The Club will be represented by
could not be avoided, although maste. the Oriental immediately went fall
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